US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Draw

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 12.15 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000301009

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesDraw
Location12.15 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05251, -104.62573
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic30 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 N FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is IH 10 N FR over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 N FR over Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N FR over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.